César Samaniego
Author
Series
Publisher
Picture Window Books, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
Who knew that choosing a book for a book report could be so difficult? Twins Astrid and Apollo love to read, and Apollo knows just what book he'll pick for the book report assignment. Then he discovers that another student wants to report on the very same book! Their teacher said the reports should be "original," as much. Astrid helps with the hunt, but none seem as good as his favorite. Then inspiration strikes, and Apollo realizes that there's more...
Author
Series
Publisher
Picture Window Books, an imprint of Capstone
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
A traveling museum is visiting their school and eight-year-old Hmong American twins Astrid and Apollo are among the visitors, but Astrid is apprehensive of things like mummies and dinosaurs--until she remembers her brother's advice.
Author
Series
Publisher
Picture Window Books
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
Astrid and Apollo, eight-year-old Hmong American twins, embark on a papier-mâché project to create famous landmarks from Laos for the Magnificent Wonders of the World Exhibit, but encounter an unexpected problem that threatens the twins' participation. Includes Hmong words and their definitions.
Author
Publisher
Picture Window Books, an imprint of Capstone
Pub. Date
[2022].
Language
English
Description
"In this Irish folktale, a young and powerful king has an embarrassing secret: he has horse's ears! Then one day, the royal barber discovers this unusual trait. Can he keep the king's long-held secret, or will the barber be banished from the kingdom for good?"--Back cover
Author
Publisher
Capstone Editions, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Jim was a South African railway inspector in the late 1800s who lost his legs in an accident while at work. Unable to perform all his tasks with his disability but desperate to keep his job, Jim discovered a brilliant solution, a baboon named Jack. Jim trained Jack to help him both at home and at the depot. But when the railway authorities and the public discovered a monkey on the job, Jack and Jim had to work together to convince everyone that they...